Sermons on Make Amends:

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus

The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Do We Really Want Our Friends And Neighbors Saved? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

If we have a proper understanding of condemnation,we should be motivated to carry the life-giving message of the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

Opening Illustration: Last Wednesday (June 7, 2017) there was in Washington D.C. a Senate hearing for the Russell Vought, President Trump’s nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. You may have seen or heard of this event on SPAN, but more likely on various Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017

Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017

Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready To Be Meek

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS SERMON IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. IN THIS MESSAGE WE WILL SEE THAT MEAKNESS IS NOT A WEAKNESS FOR THE CHRISTIAN.

READY TO BE MEEK PSALM 37:1-11 WE HAVE ENTERED INTO A STUDY ON THE BEATITUDES, AND TODAY WE ARE CONSIDERING JESUS’ TEACHING ON THE MEEK. THE BEATITUDES ARE A SERIES OF ATTITUDES THAT EACH BELIEVER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR LIVES. ONE TENDS TO FEED ON THE OTHER, SO IF THE LINE IS BROKEN, THEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2018

How should my relationship with Jesus affect my church?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • My life in Christ, my relationship with Jesus, should it make a difference in my life? • Now that I belong to Jesus, what now? • Now that I belong to Jesus, what kind of impact should that have in my life? Is Jesus just another activity or another checklist? • Or is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Love Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2018

How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Why is love of the church and its people such an important indicator of our love for God? How willingly and openly confess Christ?

Prelude to Part 1 How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Let’s examine God’s love and the difference it makes, by looking at 1 John 4:1-11. 1 John 4:1 Test the Spirits In 1 John 4:1 we read, “Beloved, do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dinner

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

A discussion of the Lord's supper from 1 Corinthians 11.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" Review Paul included some answers to issues raised by the believers at Corinth. Questions about marriage. Questions about eating meat offered to idols and Christian liberty. Questions about Worship in the church The three basic worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope In God The Source Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2018

God is meant to be the source of our comfort, the source of our strength in adversity or trouble. Is God your comforter in all things or have you built yourself your own comfort zone?

Hope in God The Source of all comfort We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Comforter. Listen to the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Bow Down Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2016

The Word of God is made more sure in our command to Love the Lord our God. This same command is seen in our celebration of the lord's Super.

July 3, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Subject: There is One True God Title: I Bow Down This morning I want to continue with the series we began several weeks ago. The Bible is the Inspired Word of God. Do you believe that? Last week we moved out into the realm of who God is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

This passage centers around one basic truth for people that believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. People that believe in God and in Jesus Christ are considered to be “children of God.” Focus on purity as God's children.

CHILDREN OF GOD 1 JOHN 3:1-17 #childrenofGod RESPONSIVE READING [READ 1 John 3:1-17] LEADER: How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 2 Dear friends, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered To Do Exploits

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016

God expects His people to do exploits. The catch is that we can only do exploits when we're firmly grafted into Jesus Christ. We must get to "know" God if we would do His works.

EMPOWERED TO DO EXPLOITS Dan. 11:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes husbands or wives find themselves in trouble. At a department store a clerk was helping a customer. 2. “Will that be cash, check, or charge?” the clerk asked the woman. As she fumbled for her wallet the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Legacy Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 26, 2016

Jonadab provides an example of a father who left a spiritual legacy that lasted generations, even though he lived in times of political and spiritual decline.

It happened somewhere between my 40th birthday and the birth of our first grandchild. I started thinking about our family’s legacy. What can we do to ensure that the next generation continues in the faith? What can we do to build a strong legacy of Christian commitment? We have been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Talks!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 31, 2016

Money talks, so what does it say about you?

How many times have you viewed the following scene in a movie? An investigator is trying to get some information, but he’s having a hard time getting anyone to talk even though he’s sure they have the information he wants. So he pulls out a $100 bill and waves it around. In a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran